Author: Stephanie

  • WVWD Produces First-Ever In-House Consumer Confidence Report 

    WVWD Produces First-Ever In-House Consumer Confidence Report 

    Walnut, CA – Walnut Valley Water District (WVWD) has successfully completed its 2025 Consumer Confidence Report (CCR), marking the first time in District history that the annual water quality report was developed entirely in-house.  The CCR is an annual publication required by the State of California and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency that provides customers with information about…

  • Walnut High School Senior Recognized for Water Conservation through WVWD’s MeterHero Program

    Walnut High School Senior Recognized for Water Conservation through WVWD’s MeterHero Program

    Walnut High School senior Daniella Vargas was recognized at the June 23rd  Walnut Valley Water District (WVWD) Board Meeting for her exemplary participation in the MeterHero Program, a hands-on academic initiative focused on water conservation and sustainability. As part of her AP Environmental Science (APES) class taught by Kathy May, Daniella evaluated her household’s water…

  • Transparency Certificate of Excellence Awarded to Walnut Valley Water District

    Transparency Certificate of Excellence Awarded to Walnut Valley Water District

    Walnut Valley Water District (WVWD) has been awarded the District Transparency Certificate of Excellence by the Special District Leadership Foundation (SDLF) in recognition of its commitment to open governance, accountability, and public engagement. “This award reflects our dedication to fostering transparency and ensuring our customers have access to critical information about their water service,” said…

  • WVWD Board Approves New Rate Structure to Ensure Water Supply Reliability and Long-Term Financial Sustainability

    WVWD Board Approves New Rate Structure to Ensure Water Supply Reliability and Long-Term Financial Sustainability

    Walnut, CA — On November 14, 2024, following a public hearing, Walnut Valley Water District (WVWD) Board of Directors approved a new rate structure addressing urgent financial and infrastructure challenges while seeking to minimize the impact on its customers. This decision follows a detailed financial review aimed at balancing affordability with the need for sustainable…

  • WVWD Proposes New Rate Structure to Advance Water Supply Reliability

    WVWD Proposes New Rate Structure to Advance Water Supply Reliability

    Walnut, CA — September 23, 2024 — In response to state conservation regulations, aging infrastructure, rising costs of imported water, and inflation, Walnut Valley Water District (WVWD) worked closely with IB Consulting to develop a new rate structure that addresses these critical challenges. The proposed rate structure ensures the District’s financial sustainability while minimizing the…

  • WVWD to Host Community Informational Meetings on Rate Structure & Water System Reliability

    WVWD to Host Community Informational Meetings on Rate Structure & Water System Reliability

    Walnut, CA — August 19, 2024 — Walnut Valley Water District (WVWD) welcomes the public to a series of Water Rates Community Meetings to discuss the District’s 2025-2029 rate study. These meetings will offer an opportunity for community members to learn more about how the District sets its rates and ensures the reliability and sustainability…

  • WVWD Celebrates Water Awareness Month

    WVWD Celebrates Water Awareness Month

    Throughout the month of May, Walnut Valley Water District celebrated Water Awareness Month through community events and the reaffirmation of the District’s water-saving programs and rebates. Although California has had an extremely wet winter, WVWD continues to encourage the public to have water-wise practices to help alleviate the severity of future droughts. Water Awareness Month…

  • Education Team Facilitates “Water Tower Challenge” STEAM Activity During National Engineers Week

    Education Team Facilitates “Water Tower Challenge” STEAM Activity During National Engineers Week

    Walnut, CA (February 27, 2023) – Walnut Valley Water District (WVWD) facilitated a hands-on STEAM activity, the “Water Tower Challenge”, to Walnut Valley Unified School District (WUSD) 4th and 5th-grade classes. Walnut Elementary School and Quail Summit Elementary School were selected in celebration of National Engineers Week. Students were given the challenge to build a…